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Year 1991Dev Apogee Software

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Duke Nukem is Ristar — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Gravity Circuit and Jazz Jackrabbit follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Duke Nukem

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Duke Nukem. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

#2Gravity Circuit

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Gravity Circuit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

#3Jazz Jackrabbit

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Jazz Jackrabbit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

97

Mega Man 8

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB69· 2

Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

97

Mega Man 5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1992Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

97

Mega Man 7

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

97

Mega Man 4

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

97

Mega Man

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1987Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

97

Mega Man 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

97

Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

#11Earthworm Jim

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Earthworm Jim

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB76· 2

Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

#12Jetpack Joyride

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Jetpack Joyride

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB67· 2

Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#13Metroid II: Return of Samus

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Metroid II: Return of Samus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

#14Out of This World

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Out of This World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Delphine Software · U.S. Gold

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

97

Mega Man X5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB50· 1

Year 2000Dev Value Wave · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

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